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Hoya
Hoya is a genus of more
than 200 species and is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family, They are
tropical and subtropical plants native to Australia, islands of the South
Pacific, Southeast Asia, and China. Commonly known as the "wax plant",
"wax vine", or "porcelain flower", they are climbing, twining, vines with very
thick, fleshy, leathery leaves. Their waxy, often heavily fragrant
blooms are borne in rounded clusters like upside-down umbrellas. Hoyas are highly recommended for the novice or "black thumb", since they can be virtually neglect-proof once mature. Because of their thick, almost succulent, stems and leaves, they are very tolerant of dryness. If anything, too much, rather than too little, water can be a problem. Though regular repotting in fresh soil is beneficial, they can be happy for very long periods in pots that are too small and soil that is too old. They will survive as a nice foliage plant even in low-light conditions, but good, bright, light is needed if you want them to thrive and bloom regularly. They are very tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity To propagate, simply root tip cuttings. Avoid using old growth that has become "woody", don't over-water cuttings and very young plants, and provide them some warmth. Also, be warned that Hoyas produce a thick, milky, sap that can make pruning and propagation a sticky, messy, chore! A final note. Once mature, most of the hoyas listed here will bloom regularly, if not almost constantly. Do not remove flower bracts after blooms fade and drop! Subsequent blooms will be produced from the same bract! Shown in photo above: Hoya pubicalyx 'Red Buttons' Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
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different Hoya,
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australis ssp. tenuipes. Pointed, oval, dark green, palm-sized leaves. White blooms. Vining. Easy. $5.00 coronaria. Large clusters of waxy white blooms with a wonderful fragrance. Thick, dark green 3" long leaves. A terrific plant that's a manageable size. An excellent bloomer, particularly in summer and fall. Highly recommended, one of our favorites. One of the very best. Vine. $5.00 curtsii. An adorable little plant, this is one of our favorites because of its colorful leaves and small size. Buff colored flowers and tiny, green, leaves heavily marbled silver. One of the prettiest as a hanging basket. Cascading. $5.00 diptera. A beautiful bloom and easy growing plant. Waxy, flat, leaves with pale yellow blooms. Very easy grower. $5.00
lacunosa. Probably our very, very favorite! Small, thumb-nail size, glossy green, cascading leaves make a nice, densely growing plant. Loads of fuzzy white flowers with yellow centers. Heavily fragrant, rich cinnamon scent, especially after dark or early in morning. In almost constant bloom. Cascading. $5.00
multiflora. The "shooting star" hoya. This large, upright, grower is one of the most spectacular and one of our favorites. Large clusters of white and yellow, backward-bending, star-shaped blooms look like "shooting stars". Large, thick, dark green, waxy leaves. Upright, branching, grower. $5.00 Limited supply.
polyneura. The "fishtail hoya". Light green leaves with dark green veining and a "fishtail" shape. Arching stems, and creamy-yellow flowers with bronze-red centers. Some of the prettiest leaves, a very easy grower with very striking blooms. Spreading. $5.00 See photo at above left.
pubicalyx 'Chimera'. Spectacular!! Variable dark foliage with narrow, dark, green leaves, marked silver, some red-backing. Fantastic dark.. $7.00 pubicalyx 'Red Buttons'. Fantastic! Sinfully-dark blooms--really different! Dark, glossy, narrow green leaves, marked silver. Very different and striking, deep maroon-red and black blooms. Great grower and bloomer. Vine. $7.00 See photo at top. purpureo-fusca 'Silver Pink'. Excellent, profuse bloomer with deep rose-colored, fragrant blooms. Long, pointed, waxy green leaves with silver and pink speckling. Vigorous grower, always in bloom. One of the best, it's highly recommended. Vine. $6.00 serpens. A wonderful, tiny little trailer with thick, round, button-shaped leaves. Adorable, very fuzzy, white, lightly fragrant flowers with pink eye. Terrific little plant that has the wonderful, lush, foliage for a hanging basket. We love it. Cascading. $5.00 wayetii. Slender, pod-like leaves, sometimes with reddish edging. Small, fuzzy, purplish-red balls with deep maroon-red, waxy corolla. Very easy grower. Makes a nice basket. $5.00 "COLLECTOR'S TREASURE" These don't appear on our printed catalog or elsewhere on the web-site. We do grow them, however, and often have a limited number of plants available for shipping. All plants listed here are in limited supply, and are sold only on an "if available" basis. We do not propagate them on a regular basis, so they may, or may not, be available when you order. Please list substitutes, or be prepared to receive your order without the requested variety, if it becomes unavailable.
carnosa 'Krinkle 8'. Dark green leaves, each leaf with 8 dimples, four on each side! Medium pink flowers. Easy and vigorous grower. Vine. $5.00 lanceolata bella variegated. Beautifully variegated sport of 'bella', with yellow leaves, edged in dark green. Fragrant white flowers with blush pink center. Cascading. $7.00 longifolia. Unusual, yet beautiful, easy to grow, and very free-flowering. Long, very narrow, finger-like leaves form a cascading vine. Lots of white blooms with light carmine centers. Vine. $7.00
Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
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different Hoya,
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Hoyas
have long been one of our very favorite houseplants. We have them everywhere,
all in natural light. Most reside in our glasshouse, but many others hang
in windows with eastern, western, or partly shaded southern exposures.
They're easy to grow almost anywhere, and are almost indestructible!
